What to do and see in Warsaw in 2026: A list of events near our hostel

Staying at Safestay Warsaw Old Town (Krakowskie Przedmieście 55) means you’re right in the centre of everything. Whether you’re planning your trip around an event or looking for things to do once you’re here, this guide has you covered.

💡Tip – Most local events in Warsaw are posted on Facebook, so be sure to check out the Events section and look in the descriptions for English information!

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Events in Warsaw in January 2026

Chopin Concert in a Historical Old Town Location
📅1 January 2026
🎹 A refined evening of piano music featuring the works of Frédéric Chopin in a cozy venue in Warsaw’s Old Town. (3 min walk)

Three Kings’ Day Parade & Street Performance
📅 6 January 2026
🎉 A colourful parade of the Magi starting at Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy) and moving to Piłsudski Square (Plac Piłsudskiego), with floats, live music, community groups and free public participation ( 5 min walk).

Winter Food Market at Hala Gwardii
📅 Every weekend in January 2026
🍜 Hala Gwardii hosts a buzzing weekend market with pop-up food stands, local designers and occasional live DJs. Locals hang out here for coffee, Asian fusion bites and thrift stalls (12 min walk).

Kino Luna – Indie Film Nights
📅 Throughout January 2026
🎥Catch international indie and Polish films at Kino Luna, a beloved retro cinema popular with students. Screenings often include post-film discussions or art-house previews (15 min by public transport)

Roller Disco Warszawa
📅 Selected Fridays and Saturdays – January 2026
🪩 A mix of skating, music and lights at the Roller Disco Pop-Up inside Elektrownia Powisle. Bring your own skates or rent on-site – open to all ages but a hit with students (20 min walk).

Winter Herbalist Workshops
📅 22 January 2026
🌿 A hands-on workshop exploring winter herbs at Pracownia Poddasze (ul. Nowomiejska 11/13). Participants brew pine-needle teas, make simple herbal cosmetics and learn about “off-season” foraging (12 min walk)

“Rivers of Warsaw” Exhibition
📅 30 January 2026
🌊 An exhibition tracing the lesser-known rivers of Warsaw, their historical impact, current traces and environmental significance – held at Muzeum Woli (15 min by public transport)

Events in Warsaw in February 2026

Zaz – Acoustic Pop Show
📅 2 February 2026
🎶 French pop/folk singer-songwriter bringing warm vocals and catchy melodies to Torwar Hall.(10 min by public transport)

Warsaw Winter Jazz Festival
📅 6 – 16 Feb 2026
🎷 International and Polish jazz artists perform in intimate venues and theatres around the city.
10 min by public transport (10 min by public transport)

Valentine’s Ice Skating at Old Town Rink
📅 14 – 16 Feb 2026
⛸ Romantic skating under festive lights in the heart of Warsaw’s Old Town Square.
10 min walk (10 min walk)

Events in Warsaw in March 2026

International Women’s Day Concerts & Events
📅 8 – 10 Mar 2026
🌷City-wide live shows, art exhibitions, and special concerts celebrating women artists. (10 min walk)

Filmowa Wiosna – Spring Film Week
📅 20 – 27 Mar 2026
🎬 Independent film screenings and Q&As at Kinoteka and Luna cinemas. (15 min by public transport)

Warsaw Tattoo Convention
📅 14 – 16 Mar 2026
🎨International tattoo artists, live music, and street food at Expo XXI (20 min by public transport)

Warsaw Half Marathon
📅 22 Mar 2026
🏃‍♀️ An annual 21.1 km road race in Poland’s capital, attracting thousands of runners who take on a scenic course through the streets of Warsaw, combining elite competition with a vibrant atmosphere for amateur participants. (15 min run ;))

Easter Market in Old Town
📅 25 – 31 Mar 2026
🐣 Traditional Easter crafts, pierogi, and folk music filling Castle Square. (2 min walk)

Warsaw Beer Festival
📅 26 – 28 Mar 2026
🍺 One of Poland’s largest craft beer events, bringing together local and international breweries in Warsaw for tastings, premieres, food pairings and meetings with brewers in a lively festival atmosphere.
(20 min by public transport)

Vinyl Mania – Tango Marathon
📅 26 – 29 Mar 2026
💃🎶 A tango event that brings dancers together for marathon-style milongas featuring music played exclusively from vinyl, creating an authentic and immersive Argentine tango atmosphere.
(10 min walk)

Come back soon to see what’s going on in the city in early 2026!

FAQs about what’s happening in Warsaw in 2026

What are the best January 2026 events in Warsaw within walking distance of Safestay Warsaw Old Town?

For easy, walkable January highlights, start with the Chopin Concert in the Old Town on 1 January (just a 3-minute walk) and the Three Kings’ Day Parade on 6 January, beginning at Castle Square (around 5 minutes on foot). For a local weekend vibe, the Winter Food Market at Hala Gwardii runs every weekend in January and is about a 12-minute walk from the hostel.

Where can I find live music and concerts in Warsaw in February 2026?

February is great for music lovers: Zaz plays an acoustic pop show at Torwar Hall on 2 February 2026 (around 10 minutes by public transport), and the Warsaw Winter Jazz Festival runs from 6 to 16 February 2026 with performances in intimate venues across the city, also easy to reach from the Old Town by public transport.

What are the best March 2026 events in Warsaw for a local, seasonal atmosphere?

For a springtime Warsaw feel, the Easter Market in the Old Town (25–31 March 2026) is the most atmospheric pick, with crafts, pierogi, and folk music right by Castle Square—just a 2-minute walk from Safestay Warsaw Old Town. Earlier in March, International Women’s Day events (8–10 March 2026) bring concerts and exhibitions across the city, while Filmowa Wiosna (20–27 March 2026) adds indie screenings and Q&As for culture lovers.

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